How To Make Your Pool Eco-Friendly And Cheaper To Run
No one wants a pool full of green water, but you can go green and be an environmental pool owner! A swimming pool needs energy and water to be functional, plus chemicals to keep it clean, but now you can make it more sustainable than ever. When maintaining a pool, do your bit to preserve the planet for future generations and save yourself some money at the same time. Want to know how to be an environmentally responsible pool owner? Here's some expert guidance.
Lead with LED lighting
If you haven’t heard about LED lighting, where have you been hiding? LED lighting uses way less power than traditional halogen bulbs and lasts longer. LED pool lights are brighter, come in an array of colours and aren’t hot to the touch.
A LED light is estimated to run for around 40,000 hours, making them incredibly efficient.
Harness the sunshine
A swimming pool gets most of its use when the sun’s out, so use that sunshine to your advantage and harness solar power technology.
Thermal solar panels absorb solar radiation, converting it into heat. The heat then transfers into the water. Solar panels of 3kW will easily cover the cost of running your pool.
Make the switch to a DC solar pump
DC Solar pumps (Direct Current) are also a sound investment. You can have either a DC or AC solar pump, but DC is the better option because it is more efficient. DC power can transfer directly from solar panels through a charge controller to the DC pump.
Pull back on the pump
Of course, the pump is crucial to circulate water. To reduce costs and CO2 emissions, let the pump operate off-peak and use a timer to set it to shorter periods.
Ensure leaves, dirt, and small rocks aren’t clogging your pump basket to keep it running efficiently. While doing a debris check on your pump basket, investigate your skimmer basket and filter and clear as necessary.
Don’t overheat it
Nobody wants to swim in a pool that feels more like a hot tub. The ideal temperature of your water should be between 25 and 28 degrees. After 28, every degree rise could increase temperature costs by 30%. If you are going away on holiday, turn the heater off altogether.
Fit a pool cover
While a hot pool is a big turn-off, so is a cold one. Keep water warm by using a pool cover when not in use. A pool cover can help with heat retention by up to 75%. In addition, a pool cover will also minimise water evaporation. A bubble or solar pool cover is made of thick-grade plastic and can block out the UV.
Conclusion
Going green and being more eco-responsible shows everyone you care and that you’re adopting a lifestyle better for the environment. All the fibreglass pools manufactured by Factory Pools Perth are made in Forrestdale in WA. Buying local is better for the planet and supports the local economy. For quality swimming pools at an affordable price, why not come and visit one of our display centres and see what we have on offer?
How To Make Your Pool Eco-Friendly And Cheaper To Run
No one wants a pool full of green water, but you can go green and be an environmental pool owner! A swimming pool needs energy and water to be functional, plus chemicals to keep it clean, but now you can make it more sustainable than ever. When maintaining a pool, do your bit to preserve the planet for future generations and save yourself some money at the same time. Want to know how to be an environmentally responsible pool owner? Here's some expert guidance.
Lead with LED lighting
If you haven’t heard about LED lighting, where have you been hiding? LED lighting uses way less power than traditional halogen bulbs and lasts longer. LED pool lights are brighter, come in an array of colours and aren’t hot to the touch.
A LED light is estimated to run for around 40,000 hours, making them incredibly efficient.
Harness the sunshine
A swimming pool gets most of its use when the sun’s out, so use that sunshine to your advantage and harness solar power technology.
Thermal solar panels absorb solar radiation, converting it into heat. The heat then transfers into the water. Solar panels of 3kW will easily cover the cost of running your pool.
Make the switch to a DC solar pump
DC Solar pumps (Direct Current) are also a sound investment. You can have either a DC or AC solar pump, but DC is the better option because it is more efficient. DC power can transfer directly from solar panels through a charge controller to the DC pump.
Pull back on the pump
Of course, the pump is crucial to circulate water. To reduce costs and CO2 emissions, let the pump operate off-peak and use a timer to set it to shorter periods.
Ensure leaves, dirt, and small rocks aren’t clogging your pump basket to keep it running efficiently. While doing a debris check on your pump basket, investigate your skimmer basket and filter and clear as necessary.
Don’t overheat it
Nobody wants to swim in a pool that feels more like a hot tub. The ideal temperature of your water should be between 25 and 28 degrees. After 28, every degree rise could increase temperature costs by 30%. If you are going away on holiday, turn the heater off altogether.
Fit a pool cover
While a hot pool is a big turn-off, so is a cold one. Keep water warm by using a pool cover when not in use. A pool cover can help with heat retention by up to 75%. In addition, a pool cover will also minimise water evaporation. A bubble or solar pool cover is made of thick-grade plastic and can block out the UV.
Conclusion
Going green and being more eco-responsible shows everyone you care and that you’re adopting a lifestyle better for the environment. All the fibreglass pools manufactured by Factory Pools Perth are made in Forrestdale in WA. Buying local is better for the planet and supports the local economy. For quality swimming pools at an affordable price, why not come and visit one of our display centres and see what we have on offer?
